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Life goes to war : a picture history of World War II
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3 editions published between 1977 and 1978 in English and held by 1,325 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A pictorial survey of World War II, compiled from stories that appeared in "Life" magazine between 1936 and 1945
The Ascent of man
by Jacob Bronowski
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27 editions published between 1973 and 2011 in English and held by 1,097 WorldCat member libraries worldwide "Jacob Bronowski, a leader in the movement of scientific humanism, presents his personal view of the great creative discoveries of mankind ... Traveling to various locations, Bronowski considers the qualities of thought and imagination that compelled man to analyze the physical world and then to explore the invisible laws and structures above and beneath its surface"--Container
As you like it
by William Shakespeare
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6 editions published between 1979 and 2003 in English and held by 983 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Women have the upper hand in this pastoral romance in which two ladies of the court resist the advances of an aged and portly knight who wishes to advance his station in life by marrying one of them. Explores the roles in society as some characters discard their roles while others adopt new ones
All creatures great & small the complete series 1 collection
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8 editions published between 2002 and 2010 in English and held by 767 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Set in the rugged beauty of the English countryside, this series begins with the arrival of James Herriot to the Yorkshire Dales in the late '30s. The newly qualified outsider from Scotland finds he still has much to learn if the country folk are ever to accept him as a vet on par with Siegfried Farnon, who established the Darrowby practice. As Herriot struggles with the native dialect, skeptical clients and ingrained rural superstitions, he must also learn how to weather the flare-ups between Siegfried and his younger brother, Tristan. Soon Herriot falls in love with Helen, a local farmer's daughter, only to suffer constant reminders that "the course of true love never did run smooth."
All creatures great & small
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14 editions published between 1999 and 2010 in English and held by 675 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Continues the story of Yorkshire veterinarian, James Herriot
All creatures great & small
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13 editions published between 2003 and 2010 in English and held by 647 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Television series that follows the true-life adventures of veterinarian James Herriot. Set in the windswept dales of Yorkshire, England, the series perfectly captures the warm drawing room fires and freezing wintry barns of the English countryside of the '30s. While this remote area cannot remain untouched by the threat of impending war, there are still plenty of battles to be fought on the home front: on the farms, in the fields and hand-to-hand in the surgery
Coriolanus
by William Shakespeare
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6 editions published between 1983 and 2000 in English and held by 534 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The last of Shakespeare's tragedies, in which Coriolanus, a strong and cruel soldier, brings about his own downfall through the flaws in his character
Henry V
by William Shakespeare
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7 editions published between 1979 and 2002 in English and held by 533 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The third of Shakespeare's plays portraying the emergence of England's most admired national hero, Henry V. He unites his people as he embarks on the invasion of France, deals justly with traitors, tirelessly leads his soldiers to victory and ensures future peace by his marriage to the Princess of France. Shakespeare examines these qualities that make a successful ruler and shows the prince in terms of isolation and responsibility that his success entails
Fort Apache, the Bronx
by Daniel Petrie
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10 editions published between 1981 and 2009 in English and held by 533 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Policemen of the 41st Precinct in the Bronx face murders, riots, and drugs on the outside, and corruption and indifference on the inside
Julius Caesar
by William Shakespeare
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8 editions published between 1979 and 2002 in English and held by 511 WorldCat member libraries worldwide A play about power, assassination and revenge. Presents a broad range of historical personalities as complicated human beings in agonizing conflict with one another and themselves
The shock of the new
by Robert Hughes
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6 editions published between 1989 and 2001 in English and held by 508 WorldCat member libraries worldwide "Robert Hughes' history of modern art from cubism to pop and the avant-garde. The sequel to the BBC's Civilization series, picks up at the threshold of the 20th century. It is written and presented by Robert Hughes, art critic and senior writer for Time. Hughes draws on a wealth of documentary materials from the archives of the BBC, including rare footage and interviews with noted artists. The range of major figures includes Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, le Corbusier, Maz Ernst, Francis Bacon and Jackson Pollock."--Container
The Duchess of Duke Street
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4 editions published between 2005 and 2012 in English and held by 444 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Through hard work, talent, and ambition, a servant girl rises from scullery maid to become the finest chef in London and Edwardian society's premier hostess. Along the way her beauty and spirit attract the attention of high-placed admirers
A guide to Civilisation
by Time-Life Films
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4 editions published in 1970 in English and held by 365 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Extensive collection of information on the underlying history, the works of art, the people, places, music and terminology in civilisation - A personal view, the thirteen-part film series written and narrated by Kenneth Clark
The Duchess of Duke Street
by John Hawkesworth
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4 editions published between 1997 and 2008 in English and held by 363 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Based on the true story of Rosa Lewis, a cook, who became the owner of the Cavendish Hotel and through her culinary skills, beauty and connections, rose to the pinnacle of London Society
Lord Peter Wimsey mysteries
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1 edition published in 2010 in English and held by 333 WorldCat member libraries worldwide The quintessential English 1920s detective faces some of his toughest mysteries
The Majestic clockwork
by Jacob Bronowski
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24 editions published between 1973 and 2008 in English and Spanish and held by 309 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Focuses on the contributions of Newton and Einstein in the evolution of physics by exploring the revolution that ensued when Einstein's theory of relativity upset Newton's description of the universe
Connections an alternative view of change
by James Burke
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7 editions published between 1978 and 2007 in English and held by 293 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Tracking through 12,000 years of history in the Middle East, Europe, and the United States, James Burke shows how past events and technologies led to modern inventions, such as the atomic bomb, engines, electric lamps, telecommunications, the computer, refrigeration, the production line, jets, plastics, rocketry, and movies
The Starry messenger
by Jacob Bronowski
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23 editions published between 1973 and 2008 in English and Spanish and held by 292 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Highlights man's early study of astronomy. Traces the origins of the scientific revolution through the conflict between fact and religious dogma
The Living planet
by David Attenborough
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11 editions published between 1984 and 2007 in English and held by 289 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Examines how plants and animals adapt to their physical surroundings in a variety of environments
The Music of the spheres
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21 editions published between 1973 and 2008 in English and Spanish and held by 288 WorldCat member libraries worldwide Traces the evolution of mathematics and explores the relationship of numbers to musical harmony, early astronomy, and perspective in painting more
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Agincourt, Battle of (France : 1415) Art Art and society Artists Assassination Astronomy Caesar, Julius Civilization Coriolanus, Cnaeus Marcius Country life Crime England England--London England--Yorkshire England--Yorkshire Dales English drama (Tragedy) English drama--Early modern and Elizabethan Families France--Agincourt Friendship Gender identity Great Britain Heads of state Henry--V,--King of England, Herriot, James Hotelkeepers Hotels Human beings Inventions Kings and rulers Love Mathematics Mistaken identity Modernism (Art) Murder--Investigation New York (State)--New York New York (State)--New York--Bronx Physics Police Rome (Empire) Science Science--Philosophy Shakespeare, William, Technology and civilization Television adaptations Television plays Veterinarians Wimsey, Peter, Lord (Fictitious character) Women cooks World War (1939-1945)
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